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The influence of Elvis Presley still lingers over The Beatles’ song ‘A Day In the Life’
A music feature revisits how Elvis Presley’s influence continues to be felt in The Beatles’ celebrated 1967 track “A Day in the Life”, despite the song being one of the most acclaimed and experimental pieces the band ever produced. The piece explores the lasting shadow Presley cast over the group, whose members grew up idolising…
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Remember When Asleep At The Wheel Covered an Eric Clapton Classic?
American Songwriter looks back at Asleep at the Wheel’s 1995 album “The Wheel Keeps On Rollin'”, their 13th studio release, which included a cover of Eric Clapton’s “Lay Down Sally”. The retrospective highlights the Texas swing band’s long-standing habit of blending original material with covers of older songs, situating this particular track within their broader…
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4 Songs by Bee Gees That Still Make Me Wanna Get up and Dance
An American Songwriter feature revisits four Bee Gees songs celebrated for their enduring ability to get listeners up and dancing, drawing on the group’s disco-era hits alongside a lesser-known comeback single. The piece highlights the origins and stories behind each track, offering fans a mix of trivia and context around the band’s most danceable material.…
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When Kiss tried to write a signature song in 1975 and succeeded: “An anthem”
The article revisits the story of how Kiss set out in 1975 to craft a definitive signature song, an effort that resulted in one of the band’s most enduring anthems. It frames the writing process as a deliberate attempt by the group to create a track that would capture their live energy and become a…
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Tyson Fury faces another blow at his abandoned Cheshire mansion after council approves huge 1,384-space car park just metres away from his property
Tyson Fury has suffered a fresh setback over his abandoned Cheshire mansion after the local council approved plans for a huge 1,384-space car park to be built just metres from the property. The decision adds to ongoing difficulties surrounding the former boxer’s derelict estate, which has become a source of controversy in the area, and…
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3 Forgotten Pop Hits From 1980 That Still Sound Fresh Today
UNSPECIFIED – JANUARY 01: Trevor Horn of Buggles performs on stage circa 1980. (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns) If you don’t remember these often forgotten pop hits from 1980, you’re not alone. Let’s refresh your memory, shall we? The post 3 Forgotten Pop Hits From 1980 That Still Sound Fresh Today appeared first on American Songwriter.
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Boy George vows to fire members of his band who refuse to perform scandal-hit pro-Israel song with him
Boy George has reportedly said he will dismiss members of his band if they refuse to perform a pro-Israel song that has attracted controversy. The dispute highlights tensions over artists’ political expression and whether musicians should be expected to take part in performances they may personally oppose. The available article text does not provide the…
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Rufus Wainwright, Kathleen Hanna, Yo La Tengo Celebrate the Radical Music of Yoko Ono
On 8 August 2026, a star-studded tribute concert titled “Yoko Only: A Night Celebrating the Music of Yoko Ono” took place outside the Broad museum in Los Angeles, marking the 93-year-old artist’s musical legacy even though she was not present. The event, held alongside the museum’s exhibition “Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind,” featured indie…
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Ariana Grande Reacts to ‘Petal’ Debuting at No. 1 on Billboard 200
Ariana Grande has thanked fans after her album “Petal” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking her seventh chart-topping album. She shared her gratitude via an Instagram Story on Sunday 9 August, reposting Billboard’s announcement with the message “thank you from the bottom of my heart.” The milestone comes as Grande wraps the…
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Keith Richards’ Two-Word Response to His Band Watching the Beatles at Shea Stadium
Guitarist Waddy Wachtel has recalled a memorable moment from his time playing alongside Keith Richards in the X-Pensive Winos, in which Richards responded to footage of The Beatles’ famous 1965 Shea Stadium concert with characteristic understatement. The anecdote highlights how, despite The Rolling Stones being similarly overwhelmed by screaming fans in their early years, Richards…